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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Kira asks Andrei what it feels like to be treated like which of the following?
(a) A monster.
(b) A tool.
(c) A child.
(d) A political system.

2. Rand suggests that a nation's bodyguards are which type of people?
(a) The military.
(b) Those who are physically strongest.
(c) Intellectuals.
(d) Government officials.

3. Rand states that collectivism is dead in which country?
(a) USA.
(b) Greece.
(c) France.
(d) Japan.

4. Why does Kira have a love affair with somebody she does not like?
(a) To get money.
(b) To convince the man to appreciate capitalism.
(c) To increase freedom for society.
(d) To become free.

5. New intellectuals, says Rand, should not give into which of the following?
(a) Socialism.
(b) Despair.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Capitalism.

6. Rand states that to oppose views, one need which of the following?
(a) Emotions.
(b) Morals.
(c) Faith.
(d) Philosophy.

7. When was We The Living published?
(a) 1945.
(b) 1940.
(c) 1936.
(d) 1952.

8. What country does Rand believe is deluding itself?
(a) United States of America.
(b) France.
(c) Spain.
(d) Russia.

9. What does Attila need protection from?
(a) Morality.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Reality.
(d) Intellectualism.

10. What conflict is apparent in We The Living?
(a) Capitalism vs. Socialism.
(b) Indiivual vs. Capitalism.
(c) Collectivism vs. Government.
(d) Individual vs. State.

11. Rand states that the only tools of cognition are not which of the following?
(a) Emotions.
(b) Negative feelings.
(c) Logical thoughts.
(d) Weapons.

12. Rand suggests that a culture should be judged by which of the following?
(a) Its least intelligent people.
(b) Its most intelligent people.
(c) Its dominant philosophy.
(d) Its number of high-profile careers.

13. Who does Rand describe as altruism's most perfect advocate?
(a) Readen.
(b) Bentham.
(c) Kant.
(d) Marx.

14. In which period did capitalism arise?
(a) 18th century.
(b) 17th century.
(c) 19th century.
(d) 20th century.

15. What does Rand state that capitalism is incompatible with?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Collectivism.
(c) Philosophy.
(d) Altruism.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of crime was Leo arrested for?

2. The chief intellectual, according to Rand, is which type of person?

3. Rand describes perception as which of the following?

4. Which adjective does Rand use to describe America's culture?

5. Who does Rand describe as a soldier of liberty?

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